86041 Acetylcholn rcptr bndng antb
Also known as: Anti-AChR binding, acetylcholine receptor antibody
Acetylcholine receptor binding antibody test measures antibodies that bind to acetylcholine receptors, diagnostic for myasthenia gravis autoimmune pathology.
In Plain Language
Myasthenia gravis test; Nerve-muscle disease marker
Clinical Context
Diagnostic test for autoimmune myasthenia gravis. Present in approximately 85% of generalized myasthenia gravis and 50% of ocular myasthenia gravis.
RVU Information
CPT 86041 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 86041?
CPT 86041 (Acetylcholn rcptr bndng antb) is a Pathology & Lab code. Acetylcholine receptor binding antibody test measures antibodies that bind to acetylcholine receptors, diagnostic for myasthenia gravis autoimmune pathology.
Who uses CPT code 86041?
CPT 86041 is used by Neurology, Immunology, Clinical Pathology. Diagnostic test for autoimmune myasthenia gravis. Present in approximately 85% of generalized myasthenia gravis and 50% of ocular myasthenia gravis.
When is CPT 86041 used?
Diagnostic test for autoimmune myasthenia gravis. Present in approximately 85% of generalized myasthenia gravis and 50% of ocular myasthenia gravis.
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